Inaugurated on March 16, 1996, the Bell Centre is a multipurpose arena that seats over 21,000 for Montreal Canadiens games. This iconic venue is not only home to hockey, but also hosts a variety of sporting and corporate events, as well as numerous concerts featuring the greatest local and international artists. Home to the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Centre also serves as the headquarters for exclusive promoter evenko, which produces more than a hundred events each year.